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Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025

TA-10-2026-0012 · P10_TA(2026)0012 · PE776.921

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Parliament's annual resolution on the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) sets out its priorities and demands for EU foreign policy, covering Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, relations with key partners, and internal EU reforms. It calls for continued support for Ukraine, including military and financial aid, and for accountability for Russia's aggression, while also addressing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, and elsewhere. The resolution urges the EU to strengthen its strategic autonomy, enhance its diplomatic capacity, and improve the effectiveness of its external action, including through better use of existing Treaty provisions.

Key points

  1. Calls for a forward-looking and coherent CFSP that defends the rules-based international order, fosters cooperation, respects neutrality, sets clear boundaries, and increases visibility.
  2. Demands an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian withdrawal, return of prisoners and children, and continued EU support including a EUR 90 billion loan package.
  3. Calls for an EU legal framework to designate state sponsors of terrorism and for adding Russia to such a list.
  4. Supports the establishment of a special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression and the use of immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
  5. Welcomes the Gaza peace plan and calls for its full implementation, including Hamas disarmament, Palestinian Authority reform, and a two-state solution.
  6. Condemns the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack and expresses concern about antisemitism, while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defence under international law.
  7. Calls for the EU to support Syria's inclusive political process, lift sectoral sanctions, and provide development assistance.
  8. Urges the EU to develop a separate policy towards BRICS+ and to counter authoritarian narratives, including through a European democracy assessment.
  9. Regrets the US National Security Strategy's approach and calls for Europe to advance strategic autonomy and reduce dependencies.
  10. Rejects any attempt to undermine Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland and supports Greenland's right to decide its future.
  11. Calls for swift implementation of the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership and welcomes cooperation with other European partners.
  12. Supports the Western Balkans' EU integration and stresses conditionality, including alignment with CFSP and sanctions.

Who is affected

  • Ukraine: receives continued EU support, including financial assistance and military aid.
  • Russia: faces calls for sanctions, accountability, and designation as state sponsor of terrorism.
  • Israel and Palestine: affected by calls for two-state solution and conditions on EU funds.
  • Türkiye: faces criticism over Cyprus, alignment with EU sanctions, and democratic backsliding.
  • China: subject to de-risking measures and scrutiny of its actions in Taiwan and Xinjiang.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 90 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine in EU-backed loans.
  • EUR 300 billion budget for Global Gateway initiative.
  • USD 500 million budget cut and 20% staff loss at the UN.

Legal basis: Articles 14, 16, 21, 24, 36 and 41 of the Treaty on European Union